What Makes a Good Logo Design?
Understanding what makes a good logo starts with its role. A good logo design can be an early point of contact between your new company and the public. As such, it should not only communicate but relate to your target audience. Over the years, we’ve seen some revolutionary logos that have taken the world by surprise and elevated their parent businesses to greater heights. What these logos have had in common is their ability to inspire and remain memorable in the public domain.
Four qualities of an effective logo
1. Simplicity
It’s often said simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, and rightly so. Adopting a simple logo design enables your logo to be more versatile, meaning it can be used across a wide range of media, for example, business cards, billboards and on badges. A clear, restrained design can also remain useful as applications change, although simplicity alone does not guarantee a timeless identity.
2. Relevance
You certainly want a logo that is relatable to your audience and the current market trends. In light of this, you should research on your client’s world and identify what inspires them. For example, if you are starting a health foundation, having a smiling face as part of your logo will send out a positive message. A relevant logo makes it easier for you to market your products and services to your clientele.
3. Uniqueness and distinction
Aim at creating a logo that can easily be picked out from the competition. Explore distinctive shapes, lettering and colour combinations, then compare the concept with competitors’ identities. Check that it remains recognisable in one colour and at small sizes. Distinction should come from the overall design, not colour alone.
4. Communication
A good logo should reflect your company’s values to the public. Communication helps your audience understand what you stand for as an organisation. As such, aim to include at least one element of communication on your logo. For example, a supporting tagline can explain the offer where space permits. It need not appear in every version: keep the main mark clear and make sure the wording remains legible.
A professional logo designer has the necessary expertise to help you achieve the above attributes while creating your logo.
Working with a professional logo designer
Experience: a professional designer has the prerequisite experience to help you come up with a good logo, having been in the industry for a long time.
Design knowledge: a designer can help assess typography, colour and production requirements, balancing current influences with an identity that suits the business and its intended uses.
Time-saving: An agreed brief, feedback process and delivery schedule can make the project easier to manage. Confirm the milestones and your role in approvals so that both parties can plan their time. You should ensure that you maintain your identity in the design while at the same time communicating to the public.
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To compare the main formats, explore our guide to types of logo design.